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Google Responds After Jasprit Bumrah Mentions Tech Giant To Shut Down Tricky Question In Australia

Jasprit Bumrah was at his witty best after the third day's play in the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane on Monday. He was asked a tricky question on India's batting, which has not been at its best Down Under. Here's how the conversation went. Reporter: "Hi, Jasprit. What is your assessment of the batting, although you are not the best person to answer the question, but what do you think about the situation of the team, considering the conditions in Gabba?"

Conor McGregor says he agrees to fight Logan Paul in India - ESPN

Conor McGregor said he intends to delay his return to MMA and has agreed to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India.

How Pakistan Can End Up Helping India Secure World Test Championship Final Berth - Explained

The Indian cricket team's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) were dealt a massive blow as they slumped to a big loss in the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. With the third Test also placed in a precarious position due to India's batting show and heavy chances of rain, the WTC dream seems to be slipping away slowly. India need a 4-1 win in the 5-match Test series to qualify without depending on any other results. However, if the third match ends in a draw, Rohit Sharma and Co will have to win at least one of the final two Test matches to keep their dream alive.

India Star Smriti Mandhana Now Top 3 In Both ODI And T20I Rankings

India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has surged three places to second in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings while climbing one spot to third among T20I batters, following her stellar displays against Australia and the West Indies. The left-hander struck 105 in the final match of the series against Australia in Perth and 54 in the first game of the ongoing T20I rubber against the West Indies in Mumbai to headline the latest rankings update released here on Tuesday.

Australia Coach Makes Big 'Desperate' Revelation As India Avoid Follow-On In Brisbane Test

Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori admitted that a resilient partnership between Indian tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep foiled their plans to enforce a follow-on, while also defending the decision not to declare the home team's first innings in the third Test which seems heading towards a draw. With the Indian batters, barring KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, failing once again, it was the obstinate 39-run unbeaten partnership between Bumrah and Akash Deep that saved India the blushes as the tourists avoided a follow on a rain marred day four on Tuesday. "I think the only way to force the game was to force the follow-on," Vettori said at the post-day press conference.

KL Rahul Reveals Secret To Success On Australia Pitches, Says "Respect..."

Tightening up defence and giving bowlers respect in the first 30 overs of an innings has been the mantra to KL Rahul's success during the ongoing series against Australia in which his other India teammates have struggled. Rahul has by far looked the most assured Indian batter on the tour and it was on display once again on Tuesday when he produced a gritty 84 off 139 balls in challenging conditions, contributing immensely to the visitors' 252 for nine on day four of the third Test here. After India managed to avoid follow-on in the rain-hit game, Rahul turned up for the media interaction and was expectedly asked about his style of play compared to the struggling Indian lot.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On

All but set to bat for the second time, India produced an epic fight-back on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday to deny escape follow-on. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja laid the foundation of Team India's fightback but it was the unbeaten 39-run partnership of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah that pulled India out of the follow-on situation. Both Akash and Bumrah produced some lofty shots during their stay on the crease, while also showing their resolute defence.

"Mentally Prepared To Bat Again": KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During 3rd Test

Following a game-saving half-century during the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Indian opener KL Rahul praised tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for their crucial partnership, which helped prevent a follow-on. Rahul said that lower-order contributions are invaluable and avoiding the follow-on would boost the team's confidence. It was a day of determined fightback for Team India. Tasked with the challenge of avoiding a follow-on and a potential innings defeat, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a 39-run stand between Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India end day four at 252/9, giving them a fighting chance.

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Google Responds After Jasprit Bumrah Mentions Tech Giant To Shut Down Tricky Question In Australia

Conor McGregor says he agrees to fight Logan Paul in India - ESPN

How Pakistan Can End Up Helping India Secure World Test Championship Final Berth - Explained

India Star Smriti Mandhana Now Top 3 In Both ODI And T20I Rankings

Australia Coach Makes Big 'Desperate' Revelation As India Avoid Follow-On In Brisbane Test

KL Rahul Reveals Secret To Success On Australia Pitches, Says "Respect..."

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On

"Mentally Prepared To Bat Again": KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During 3rd Test